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American Kestrel Range Map

Migration

Resident to long-distance migrant. In North America, the tendency for kestrels to migrate decreases from north to south, with southernmost populations resident year-round. While some American Kestrels migrate to Central America, the great majority spend the winter in the southern United States. Kestrels can often be seen along mountain ridges and at hawk watches during fall migration.